California · Education Code
EDC §48293: (a) Any parent, guardian, or other person having control or charge of any pupil who fails to comply with this chapter, unless excused or exempted therefrom, is guilty of an infraction and shall be pun
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A parent, guardian, or caregiver who fails to comply with requirements in this chapter commits an infraction, punishable by fines up to $100–$500 (or a parent education program) depending on the number of convictions.
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